Augusta, GA
Augusta Christian baseball, North Augusta softball shine playoff debuts
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s playoff time, which means it’s time for the rubber to meet the road for all of the teams who carry championship expectations with them.
The defending state champion Augusta Christian baseball team is coming off their first state title since 2007, and they had themselves a ball game against Ben Lippen in the first round.
Santiago Pacheco was in his bag, throwing a complete game shutout.
He led the Lions to victory, 1-0.
“Santiago pitched a heck of a game, you can’t say enough about him and what he did tonight. He led this team, and you know, Malachi Duncan coming up with a big hit there late in the game, but it’s just playoff baseball. Survive and advance, you win them 10 to nothing or one to nothing it doesn’t matter, you just have to win,” said Head Coach Austin Robinson.
Augusta Christian has home-field advantage throughout the state playoffs and they’ll be back in action on Friday.
IN NORTH AUGUSTA…
The North Augusta softball team won their region title once again this year.
The Lady Jackets went head-to-head with Pickens in the first round.
The game was close for most of the way, but a big-time home run in the bottom of the fourth by senior Jordan Wiley helped power the Lady Jackets to an 11-3 win.
OTHER TUESDAY NIGHT SCORES:
- Greenbrier 14, Ola 2; Greenbrier advances to GHSA Class 5A State Elite 8.
- Saluda 6, Batesburg-Leesville 5
- Fox Creek 15, Eau Claire 0
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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